Is there a canned oyster shortage?

Factual Questions
1

My favorite snack of an evening is to chop up some veggies, mix in a little soy sauce, and top it off with some canned oysters. (Yes, I know, I’m a fucking weirdo. I wish people would quit telling me this. :slight_smile: )

Anyhoo, for about the past 3 months, they are gone from store shelves. The slot is there for them with the price tag, but it’s empty. Wal-Mart, Target, Krogers, Foodland, Food Lion, etc. It doesn’t matter. Empty spot where the canned oysters go. I can get smoked oysters, but those are poor substitutes.

Where are my canned oysters?

2

Just a guess, but possibly it is a seasonal issue.

ps- that is a weird dish :eek:

3

Given that a lot of canned oysters come from China, I’d be wary of pollution issues. Chinese origin seafood has been suspected of contaminated (heavy metals, bacteria) for some time.

4

Apparently there have been some canned oyster recalls due to an FDA ban on Korean shellfish.

Chicken of the Sea Recalls Korean Oysters

Crown Prince Oysters Recalled

5

Collecting unemployment?

:smiley:

6

It looks like this is my answer. Thanks.